Madej Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Madej last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Madej last name
Meaning of the Madej last name: pet form of Matthew / Madej. Madej is a Polish surname from a pet form of Mateusz (Matthew) or from the robber Madej of highland folklore. Małopolska keeps many bearers. The grim proverb of "Madej's bed" shows how deep the folk figure behind some lines of this last name runs.
Arms associated with the Madej name
Coats of arms associated with the Madej surname follow Polish heraldry; each herb has its own blazon.
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Madej name FAQ
What does the Madej name mean?
Pet form of Matthew / Madej. Common variants include Madey, Madeja.
Where does the Madej surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Germany and Canada.
Is there a Madej coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Madej coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Rymut, Nazwiska Polaków; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).